International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM
International Academy of Flint will prepare students for success in college or career, inspire students to respect learning, and lead purposeful lives.
Directors Present
D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Kelley (remote), J. Sopczynski, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Houck
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
C. Merante, E. Yurk, J. Donald, Kendra Giles, T. Cormier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Thompson called a meeting of the board of directors of International Academy of Flint to order on Monday Nov 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Lewis & Knopf Audit Presentation
Alan Gamble from Lewis and Knopf attended the board meeting and gave a review of the 21-22 Audit.
F.
Student Matter
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to accept administrations recommendation of suspending student SD202324-2 until the end of the semester.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F. Booker made a motion to to go into closed session at 6:10 pm.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Y. Speights-Beaugard arrived at 6:12 PM.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to return to open session at 6:23 pm.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Student Matter
F. Booker made a motion to accept administrations recommendations that SD202324-3 complete their 10 day suspension, take part in the GHS program about the dangers of vaping and drugs, and complete 20 hours of community service.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Academic Update
- Academic update was provided to the Board for review.
- Attendance for students is still an issue but getting better slowly. Pre-enrollment meetings are being held for students whose records indicate attendance issues to deter that from happening at IAF.
- CMU will be sending the EPR report to the Board this week.
I.
EpiCenter Update
100% Submitted
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None at this time.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of October, 2023 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 10-16-23.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
IAF Budget vs Actual
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
Student Matter
Student SD202324-1 submitted the required essays and the Board accepted them as they were.
B.
Student Matter 2223-13
Student is doing well and coming to school every day. The students online classes need to be completed before the end of the quarter.
V. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Budget Amendment
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the budget amendment for the 23-24 school year.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
IAF Credit Card
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve administration to pursue a credit card in the school name.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
New Applicants
J. Sopczynski made a motion to deny the applicants due to the safety concerns to IAF's students and staff.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Board Member Appointment
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve Diane Thompson for nomination of another term on the IAF Board.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Concise Consulting Contract Renewal
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the contract renewal for the 23-24 school year.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
New Substitute Approval
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the new substitute.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Legal Update
- IAF is in the process of getting the garage torn down.
- IAF is continuing their work with Dan Smith on acquiring additional properties on Oakley St to expand parking.
I.
CMU
Cory Merante gave update:
- PD opportunites available for IAF staff.
- MAPSA Conference is December 6 & 7, 2023.
- Contract amendments are due to CMU by February 24, 2024.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday December 18th, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
IAF staff holiday party is December 19, 2023 and the Board is invited to attend.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
None at this time.